Best 4 Mashed Potato Skins Recipes

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**Mashed Potato Skins: A Delightful Appetizer or Side Dish for Any Occasion**

Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these twice-baked mashed potato skins are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. Made with a combination of leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, and seasonings, these potato skins are then baked until golden brown and crispy. This recipe provides two variations: a classic version with cheddar cheese and bacon, and a loaded version with a variety of toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty addition to your next meal, these mashed potato skins are sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED POTATO SKINS



Mashed Potato Skins image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices turkey bacon
2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, halved
Salt
1 cup buttermilk, eyeball it
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, a handful
1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, yellow or white, 2 handfuls

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange the turkey bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crisp. Cool and chop.
  • Put the potatoes in a medium sauce pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes with buttermilk and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives and cheddar and fold in the bacon.
  • Rachael cuts calories here by using turkey bacon, and buttermilk instead of sour cream. As she says, "If you eat well, you can eat more!"

MASHED POTATO SKINS



Mashed Potato Skins image

These potatoes taste like skins with the works and sour cream but they are boiled, not fried. The bacon is baked on a slotted broiler pan so the fat falls away. The sour cream is replaced with buttermilk, which is tangy but made from skimmed milk. I use whole milk Cheddar but it is super sharp so a little goes a long way!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon
2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, halved
1 cup buttermilk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
1/2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, yellow or white

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Arrange the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 12 to15 minutes until crisp. Cool and chop.
  • Put potatoes in a medium sauce pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and season with salt. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes with buttermilk and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives, Cheddar and fold in bacon.

SKIN-ON SAVORY MASHED POTATOES



Skin-on Savory Mashed Potatoes image

This is a version of Mashed Potatoes that my husband actually likes. You can use any type of potatoes and change the amounts of butter, sour cream, and milk to your taste. I like it with russets myself.

Provided by Moonharehayashi

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds unpeeled potatoes, cubed
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes, and transfer to a bowl. Add butter, and mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are starting to become smooth. Add milk and sour cream, and mix to your desired texture. Careful not to over mix the potatoes once they are creamy. Season with garlic, basil, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 142.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHUNKY, SKIN-ON MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chunky, Skin-On Mashed Potatoes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: red bliss potato, cold water, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, garlic, sour cream, freshly ground black pepper, green onion

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lb red bliss potato, skin on, quartered
cold water
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, cubed
½ cup heavy cream
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ cup sour cream
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes longer. Drain and return to the pot. Set aside.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, bring the butter, cream, and garlic to a simmer. Once simmering, remove from the heat.
  • Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes. Add the sour cream, then mash with a hand masher until the potatoes are creamy, but still very chunky. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired.
  • Note: Any small waxy potato would work well in this recipe - such as Yukon Golds or new potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • For a crispy skin, make sure the potatoes are very dry before baking.
  • To easily scoop out the potato flesh, use a melon baller or a spoon.
  • If you don't have an ice cream scoop, you can use a spoon to scoop out the potato flesh.
  • Be careful not to overfill the potato skins, or they will become soggy.
  • If you are using a lot of toppings, pre-bake the potato skins for a few minutes before adding them.
  • Mashed potato skins can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

Mashed potato skins are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different topping options, you can create a unique and flavorful dish that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy appetizer, give mashed potato skins a try!

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